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Bringing Warmth And Good Cheer For The Holidays<p><a href="https://www.windermere.com/foundation" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/uploads/ckeditor_assets/2/pictures/4696/content_Foundation_STKD_Color.jpg" style="width: 150px; height: 146px; float: left;" /></a>The winter holiday season is one of our favorites! It is also a busy time of the year for Windermere offices, as many are working with local non-profits to support families who need a little extra help during the holidays. From running clothing drives to hosting free photo events with Santa, our agents and offices are out in their communities helping those in need have a warm and merry holiday. Below are just a few examples of how Windermere is giving back this season.</p>
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<p><strong><img alt="" src="/uploads/ckeditor_assets/2/pictures/4716/content_IMG_2497.jpg" style="width: 250px; height: 323px; float: right;" />Colorado</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="http://metrodenver.withwre.com/" target="_blank">Windermere Metro Denver office</a> participated in the Mr. Hugs gift drive hosted by <a href="http://www.providencenetwork.org/meet/providence-network" target="_blank">Providence Network</a>. In addition to collecting and donating gifts to the drive, agents also helped with wrapping everything. Providence Network provides transitional housing to people recovering from addiction, homelessness and abuse. This event served around 200 people and provided an opportunity for the residents to do some Christmas shopping for each other from the gifts that were donated.</p>
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<p><strong>Oregon and SW Washington</strong></p>
<p>Offices throughout Oregon and SW Washington recently held their annual <a href="http://www.wreevents.com/share-the-warmth/" target="_blank">Share the Warmth Annual Coat &amp; Blanket Drive</a>, collecting new or gently used coats blankets. Launched in 2002 in the Portland area, this annual event has grown significantly to include 40 Windermere offices throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington. Offices select the non-profit organization(s) in their communities to receive the donated items they&rsquo;ve collected and to distribute them to those in need.</p>
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<p><strong><img alt="" src="/uploads/ckeditor_assets/2/pictures/4717/content_2018_CoatsForKids_siteImage_lg.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 200px; float: right;" />Southern Oregon</strong></p>
<p>Windermere offices in Southern Oregon participated in the <a href="http://www.wreevents.com/coatsforkids/" target="_blank">Newswatch 12 Coats for Kids</a> drive. Eight Windermere offices (<a href="http://vanvleet.com/" target="_blank">Ashland, Eagle Point</a>, <a href="https://www.windermere.com/offices/grants-pass" target="_blank">Grants Pass</a>, <a href="http://vanvleet.com/" target="_blank">Jacksonville</a>, <a href="https://www.windermere.com/offices/klamath-falls" target="_blank">Klamath Falls</a>, <a href="http://vanvleet.com/" target="_blank">Medford</a>, <a href="http://southernoregonhomesforsale.com/" target="_blank">Rogue River</a>, <a href="https://windermeretrailsend.com/" target="_blank">Shady Cove</a>) teamed up with TV station <a href="https://www.kdrv.com/" target="_blank">KDRV</a> to collect coats for local school children.</p>
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<p><strong>Seattle, Washington</strong></p>
<p>The <a href="http://sp.withwre.com/" target="_blank">Windermere Sand Point office</a> is hosting a giving tree for the holidays. The tree was decorated with 33 ornaments, each listing a gift to be purchased for families in need from a local elementary school. As the wishes are fulfilled, the gifts are wrapped and put under the tree to be delivered for Christmas.</p>
<p>On December 1, the office also hosted its fourth annual photos with Santa event and fundraiser for the Windermere Foundation. Home-baked treats were served while children colored and waited to have a photo taken with Santa. Elves were on hand to help the children deliver their wish lists and to make sure a grand time was had by all.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Whidbey Island, Washington</strong></p>
<p>In November, the <a href="https://www.windermerewhidbey.com/" target="_blank">Windermere Real Estate/South Whidbey</a> offices in Freeland and Langley participated in a three-week Coats for Kids Drive benefitting <a href="http://www.readinesstolearn.org/" target="_blank">Readiness To Learn</a>. They collected coats, gloves/mittens, hats, scarves, warm pullovers, and socks for 75+ children. In addition to this, the offices also collected cold-weather gear for six homeless middle and high school students in their community.</p>
<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/ckeditor_assets/2/pictures/4722/content_IMG_0049.jpg" style="width: 333px; height: 250px;" />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<img alt="" src="/uploads/ckeditor_assets/2/pictures/4723/content_Pileup.jpg" style="width: 333px; height: 250px;" /></p>
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<p><a href="https://windermere-foundation.myshopify.com/products/foundation-donation" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/uploads/ckeditor_assets/2/pictures/4697/content_Donate_button.jpg" style="width: 150px; height: 121px; float: right;" /></a>Windermere would like to thank our offices and those in our communities that donate to the Windermere Foundation. Your generosity makes it possible for us to continue to support organizations that provide services to low-income and homeless families throughout the Western U.S.</p>
<p>If you&rsquo;d like to help support programs in your community, please consider donating to the Windermere Foundation. Just click on the Donate button and select the Windermere office near you.</p>
<p>To learn more about the Windermere Foundation, visit <a href="http://www.windermere.com/foundation" target="_blank">WindermereFoundation.com</a>.</p>
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http://mukilteo.windermere.com/blogs/windermere-foundation/posts/bringing-warmth-and-good-cheer-for-the-holidaysA Lifetime of Making a Difference - Joan Tate Allen<p><img alt="" src="/uploads/ckeditor_assets/2/pictures/4695/content_Joan_Tate_Allen_-_Lifetime_Achievement_Award_cropped.jpg" style="width: 550px; height: 549px;" /></p>
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<p>Tis the season when we look back upon the year and give thanks for all that we have and count our blessings. At Windermere, we are thankful for all who generously donate to the Windermere Foundation, and we are grateful to have franchise owners and agents who go above and beyond to make a difference in the communities where they live and work. This year, Joan Tate Allen, co-owner and vice-president of <a href="http://windermereportland.com/" target="_blank">Windermere Realty Trust</a>, was recognized with the &ldquo;Windermere Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award&rdquo; at the company&rsquo;s annual Owners Retreat. Joan is a visionary and one of those individuals who puts her whole being behind her commitment to helping others.</p>
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<p>After joining Windermere in 1991, Joan became involved with the <a href="https://www.windermere.com/foundation" target="_blank">Windermere Foundation</a> during its early years. She found inspiration in the unprecedented idea of all agents donating a small portion of each commission check because it provided an opportunity for regular people to make a big difference with a modest amount of money. The entire basis for the Windermere Foundation was built on the premise that these funds would accumulate over a period of time, as the agents pooled their resources.</p>
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<p>Joan and her husband Brian eventually became the owners of several Windermere offices in Portland, Oregon &mdash; bringing on a change that would lead to Joan setting new standards for community service. In a short amount of time, she was able to spearhead entire fundraising events and challenge her agents to raise even more than their commission check donations. She created a friendly year-long contest called &ldquo;Rise to the Challenge,&rdquo; in which her offices compete to raise the most money for the Windermere Foundation. The total amount raised in 2017 as a result of those efforts was over $203,000.</p>
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<p>Joan&rsquo;s infectious enthusiasm has led to her company&rsquo;s agents initiating their own fundraising events, such as a golf tournament organized by just one agent which has raised more than $40,000 each year.</p>
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<p>Joan&rsquo;s philanthropic work, however, does not end with the Windermere Foundation. She was highly involved with the founding of <a href="http://newavenues.org/" target="_blank">New Avenues for Youth</a> and <a href="https://www.bridgemeadows.org/" target="_blank">Bridge Meadows</a>, and also serves on the Providence Portland Medical Center board.</p>
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<p>Joan is constantly finding ways to engage her network to help the community through events such as organizing a day of serving meals, promoting clothing drives with Windermere agents, or giving underprivileged youth the opportunity to spend a few weeks learning to row in the summer. It is this type of leadership that has had meaningful impact and is why we honored Joan with the Windermere Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award.</p>
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<p>We are grateful to have owners like Joan who inspire others to help those in need and are thankful for all who continue to support the Windermere Foundation.</p>
<p><a href="https://windermere-foundation.myshopify.com/products/foundation-donation" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/uploads/ckeditor_assets/2/pictures/4697/content_Donate_button.jpg" style="width: 150px; height: 121px; float: right;" /></a></p>
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<p>If you&rsquo;d like to help support programs and services that help those in need in your community, please consider making a donation to the Windermere Foundation through a Windermere office near you. Just click on the Donate button.</p>
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<p>To learn more about the Windermere Foundation, visit <a href="https://www.windermere.com/foundation" target="_blank">https://www.windermere.com/foundation</a>.</p>
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